jus sanguinis
noun
jus san·gui·nis ˈyüs-ˈsäŋ-gwə-nəs 
: a rule that a child's citizenship is determined by its parents' citizenship
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Fischer's work would later inform the Nazi racial classification system and the Nuremberg Laws, which argued that German identity was based on jus sanguinis, not place of birth. 
Wired, 14 July 2022 Many countries use jus sanguinis — blood ties — in their citizenship criteria. Mallika Sen, chicagotribune.com, 14 Feb. 2022
Wired, 14 July 2022 Many countries use jus sanguinis — blood ties — in their citizenship criteria. Mallika Sen, chicagotribune.com, 14 Feb. 2022 Word History
Etymology
Latin, right of blood
First Known Use
1902, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
jus sanguinis
noun
jus san·gui·nis -ˈsaŋ-gwi-nis, -ˈsäŋ-gwē-ˌnēs
: a rule of law that a child's citizenship is determined by that of his or her parents